AM Nukes Roundup – May 21 – US military test-launches nuclear-capable ICBM from California

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PEACE & SECURITY | AM NUKES ROUNDUP News, Analysis & Resources View in browser  May 21, 2026 Reminder: TODAY at 1 PM ET, we're hosting "How to Pitch Like a Pro," a free virtual training focused on the principles of strategic pitching. Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience in movement communications, we'll show you how to target the right journalists, build smart media lists, and craft pitches that actually land coverage. Register here! TOP SIX US military test-launches nuclear-capable ICBM from California Brett Tingley, Space - May 20   How Iran Got to the Nuclear Threshold on the Watch of Three U.S. Presidents Laurence Norman, Michael Gordon, Wall Street Journal - May 20   Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise Andrew Osborn, Mark Trevelyan, Reuters - May 20   Michael Santoro: US and China must talk to manage dangers of AI contest in a nuclear age OPINION: South China Morning Post - May 20   Pete Fessler: Pragmatic Solutions for Golden Dome Command & Control OPINION: RealClearDefense - May 20   Sadanand Dhume: Why Would Anyone Trust Pakistan to Mediate With Iran? OPINION: Wall Street Journal - May 20   PEACE & SECURITY EDITORIAL CALENDAR May 21: Anniversary of Ukraine denuclearization agreement (1996) May 26: Anniversary of ABM Treaty (1972) May 27: Anniversary of Pres. Obama's visit to Hiroshima (2016) June 2: Anniversary of the Moscow Treaty (2002) Click here for our editorial calendar >> AMPLIFY THIS POST NEWS CLIPS US NUCLEAR   US military test-launches nuclear-capable ICBM from California Brett Tingley, Space - May 20   Meink: Long-Range Nuclear Cruise Missile ‘Going Well’ but Entering Critical Phase Todd South, Air & Space Forces Magazine - May 20   Routine unarmed Minuteman III test missile slated to launch Wednesday from Vandenberg Lisa André, Santa Maria Times - May 20   Air Force launches test flight of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile Mike Glenn, Washington Times - May 20   US MISSLE DEFENSE   China and Russia warn US Golden Dome poses ‘clear threat’ to stability Amber Wang, South China Morning Post - May 20   Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans Guy Faulconbridge, Reuters - May 20   RUSSIA   Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise Andrew Osborn, Mark Trevelyan, Reuters - May 20   Russia launches unannounced nuclear exercise, including Belarusian launch sites Linus Höller, Defense News - May 20   IRAN   How Iran Got to the Nuclear Threshold on the Watch of Three U.S. Presidents Laurence Norman, Michael Gordon, Wall Street Journal - May 20   OPINION & COMMENTARY Sadanand Dhume: Why Would Anyone Trust Pakistan to Mediate With Iran? OPINION: Wall Street Journal - May 20   Gideon Rose: Iran as Vietnam, Ukraine as Korea OPINION: Foreign Affairs - May 20   Michael Santoro: US and China must talk to manage dangers of AI contest in a nuclear age OPINION: South China Morning Post - May 20   Stephen Cimbala: An appreciation of Lawrence J. Korb, a wide-ranging national security expert. And a very good friend to have. OPINION: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - May 20   Pete Fessler: Pragmatic Solutions for Golden Dome Command & Control OPINION: RealClearDefense - May 20   Michael Goodwin: Trump’s steadfast approach to ‘no nukes’ for Iran shows his unwavering resolve OPINION: New York Post - May 20   Email forwarded by a friend? Sign up for the AM Nukes Roundup Get in touch with ReThink's Peace & Security Team COMMUNICATIONS EXPERTISE & CAPACITY, GROUNDED IN MOVEMENT BUILDING 2443 Fillmore Street, PMB 380-7140, San Francisco, CA 94115   This newsletter is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an endorsement or statement of approval of all articles included.

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